C H E F ' S C L A S S I C
™
S T A I N L E S S C O O K W A R E
Cuisinart
®
Chef’s Classic
™
Stainless Cookware is an investment that
will prove its worth every time you use it. Exclusively designed
aluminum encapsulated base provides superior heat conductivity
and even heat distribution to meet the demands of gourmet chefs
everywhere. When properly cared for, your Cuisinart
®
Chef’s
Classic
™
Stainless Cookware will give countless years of service
and pleasure. Follow the use and care suggestions in this leaflet to
preserve and maintain the cookware’s original beauty.
ESSENTIAL PRECAUTIONS
Never use Cuisinart
®
Chef’s classic
TM
Stainless Cookware on
high heat. Food will burn.
The aluminum encapsulated base
makes this cookware highly conductive and efficient for quick, even
heat distribution. We recommend using a low to medium setting for
most cooking. To boil water, medium-high is sufficient. Never leave
Cuisinart
®
Cookware or any pan empty over a hot burner. Doing so
can ruin the pan and cause damage to the stovetop. Never leave
cookware on the stovetop unattended. Cookware that overheats or
boils dry may begin to decompose and melt, resulting in damage to
your stovetop or cookware and/or creating a risk of personal injury. If
cookware overheats, do not remove from the stovetop immediately.
Turn off the heat and allow the cookware to cool naturally before
removing from the stovetop.
BEFORE USING
Wash your new cookware in hot water with a mild soap or
dish detergent, or in a dishwasher, before using for the first
time.
Rinse thoroughly and wipe dry immediately with a soft dish
towel, or you may place your Cuisinart
®
Chef’s Classic
™
Stainless
cookware in a dishwasher.
EASY MAINTENANCE
Immediately after each use, fill the pan with hot water and liquid
dish detergent; let stand until lukewarm. Use a sponge or soft cloth
to remove any remaining food particles. Do not use steel wool or
other coarse metal pads that can make scratches. Rinse thoroughly
and dry immediately for a flawless finish. Cuisinart
®
Chef’s Classic
™
Stainless features oven-safe handles that can withstand oven
temperatures up to 500°F. Glass lids are oven safe to 350°F only.
Caution should be used when handling any cookware handles and
we recommend the use of potholders.
WHAT ABOUT THE DISHWASHER?
Cuisinart
®
Chef’s Classic
™
Stainless is dishwasher safe, but remember
that soil from other dishes may be abrasive. If the dishwasher is
carelessly packed, other dishes or flatware may mar the surface of
the cookware. Over a long period, regular dishwasher cleaning
will eventually scratch any utensil. We recommend using a
non-lemon detergent.
WHAT ABOUT METAL UTENSILS?
We recommend using plastic or wooden utensils with your Cuisinart
®
Chef’s Classic
™
Stainless Cookware. You may prefer using metal
utensils. These may scratch the cooking surface, but will in no way
impair the performance of your Cuisinart
®
Chef’s Classic
™
Stainless
Cookware. You may use a hand mixer with metal beaters which
can scratch the interior surface, but will not impair the cookware’s
performance or its durability.
TO REMOVE STAINS
Calcium in your water may leave a multicolored stain. This is from
a harmless deposit and can be removed with a little warm vinegar.
Certain foods such as pasta or oatmeal may leave a light residue or
cloudy appearance. This can be easily removed with any nonabrasive
cleaning product.
TO REMOVE STUBBORN RESIDUE
When food is burned in the pan, a stubborn black residue may
remain. If soaking does not loosen it, add water to a depth of one
inch in the pan, then add a tablespoon of dishwasher detergent (a
non-lemon product). Bring to a boil, reduce heat and simmer for 15
minutes. Let cool in the pan, then drain and rinse. Loosen the residue
with a sponge or plastic spatula. Repeat if necessary.
TO REMOVE BURNER STAINS
Stains on the outside bottom (not sides) of pans can be removed
with an oven cleaner. Follow the manufacturer’s directions and spray
or brush the cleaner on only the outside bottom of the pan. If the
directions call for using the cleaner in a warm oven, heat the pan
before applying the cleaner. Rinse thoroughly after cleaning.
CAUTION:
Detergent fumes can be irritating. Carry out this
procedure under a hood with an exhaust fan or in a well-
ventilated room.
FOR USE ON INDUCTION STOVETOPS
Please consult your induction stovetop manual for information
on use. Please always center the cooking vessel on the burner for
optimal performance.
COOKING ON A GLASS STOVETOP
To avoid scratching a glass cooktop, do not slide cookware on
the glass surface. Please consult your glass cooktop manual for
information and recommendations on use.
COOKING OVER A GAS BURNER
When cooking over a gas burner, make certain the flame touches
only the pan bottom. If the flame comes up the sides of the pan,
energy is wasted and the sides of the pan may become
permanently discolored.
IMPORTANT NOTE: Cuisinart
®
Chef’s Classic
™
Stainless
Cookware has exceptionally high thermoconductivity, and
even a low setting on some gas burners will overheat or even
burn foods such as thinly sliced onions. An inexpensive gas
“flame-tamer” placed between the burner and the bottom
of the pot solves this problem. Flame-tamers are readily
available at most hardware stores.
COOKING TEMPERATURE IN OVEN
Cuisinart
®
Chef’s Classic
™
Stainless Cookware can be used in the
oven without damage. Naturally, the handle as well as the pan will
become hot. Use potholders to prevent burns. The cookware can be
used in the oven at any baking temperature up to 500°F and can go
from burner to broiler to table when placed on a heat-resistant trivet.
Glass lids are oven safe to 350°F only.
DO NOT place Cuisinart
®
Non-Stick Cookware under the broiler.
TO BREAK A VACUUM SEAL
The uniquely designed rims and covers form a perfect fit to reduce
the evaporation of liquids. If you leave the cover on after turning the
heat down or off, a partial vacuum may form which will seal the lid
to the pan. To break the seal, turn on the heat for a few moments,
and the cover will come off easily. If you don’t want the lid to seal
to the pan, remove the cover or set it slightly ajar before turning off
the heat.
CONVENIENT STORAGE
A cookware rack or pegboard for your Cuisinart
®
Chef’s Classic
™
Stainless Cookware provides convenient, safe storage. Stacking and
crowding in cabinets or drawers may cause scratches.
